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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,507 and 144,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,507 and 144,264 is: 211,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,507 : 144,264 = 144,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,507/144,264 = 144,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,507x = 144,264 × 144,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,507x = 20,812,101,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812,101,696/98,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,275.36

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